Did you know: Temple senior running back Matt “Bug” Brown has rushed for 370 yards and six touchdowns in his last two games against Army.

Army* Larry Dixon, sophomore fullback: Dixon, who has rushed for 672 yards and six touchdowns, injured his left ankle in the first quarter against Rutgers last week and was limited to six carries. How much of a run will Dixon get Saturday?* Eric Osteen, senior kicker: Osteen, who has handled kickoffs the last two seasons, gets his first crack at field goals and extra points in his final game at Michie Stadium.

Temple* Jalen Fitzpatrick, sophomore wide receiver: Fitzpatrick, who leads Temple with 18 catches and 194 yards, rushed five times out of a wildcat formation against Cincinnati.* Justin Gildea, senior strong safety: Gildea, a three-year starter, could line up as another linebacker to help Temple contain Army's triple-option offense.

When Army has the ballArmy senior quarterback Trent Steelman makes his 45th and final career start at Michie Stadium. Steelman, who has rushed for 100 yards or more in his last four games, is 66 yards away from breaking Tory Crawford's single-season academy record for quarterbacks. Junior running back Raymond Maples (965 yards) seeks his first 100-yard game since Oct. 6 against Boston College. A deep pass to Chevaughn Lawrence will soften Temple's defense. Temple has allowed 34 or more points in its last four games. Freshman linebacker Tyler Matakevich leads the team with 74 tackles.

When Temple has the ballTemple has sputtered the last five games, scoring just seven touchdowns. The Owls used four players – Chris Coyer, “Juice” Granger, Kevin Newsome and Jalen Fitzpatrick – under center last week. Coach Steve Addazio didn't commit to a starter earlier this week. Tight end Cody Booth has caught four of Temple's seven touchdown passes. Army's defense has allowed just 216 rushing yards in the last two games. The Black Knights should get sophomore nose guard Richard Glover back from an ankle injury. Senior Josh Jackson will likely slide from strong safety to cornerback, where he's made 26 career starts.

Army is coming off its worst special teams game. Senior Eric Osteen replaces freshman Dan Grochowski, who had two field goals blocked last week. Senior Frank Ceva returns from injury to long snap. Temple's Brandon McManus is one of the nation's best kickers. He's made 5-of-6 field goals of 40 yards or more. Senior Matt Brown has returned a kickoff 93 yards for a score and ranks eighth in the country in punt-return average (14.6).

Army has lost four straight (2008-11) to Temple. The Owls have dropped four straight this season. Both teams are playing for pride.

1 Paydirt. Army converted just one of its four trips inside the Rutgers 20-yard line into points (touchdown) last week. The Black Knights have scored a touchdown in only 22 of its 40 red-zone possessions.

2 Ball security. Army lost three fumbles last week, pushing its season total to 15. Temple's defense will be quick to ball and looking to punch it out.

3 Temple running backs Montel Harris and Matt Brown are shifty. Led by linebackers Nate Combs and Geoff Bacon, Army defenders need to wrap up and prevent big plays.

17: Most points scored by Temple in its last five games.

22: Army seniors suiting up for their final home game at Michie Stadium.

Jeremy graduated in 2008 as Army's all-time leading receiver. Jordan, a DB, was a key player in Army's 2010 run to an Armed Forces Bowl win. Now it's Trimble's time to help guide a young defense. Trimble, a junior safety, leads the team with two picks.

Why did you come to West Point? “My brothers and the tradition. They taught me how well you do in the future is based on how hard you work now. They said coming would be worth it and it has been.”

The defense has played its best the last two games. What's the reason for the improvement? “We are playing a lot of young guys and their maturity has gone from the ground all the way up. As a team, we just trust each other more.”

How has your role increased on the team?

“I tried to be more vocal and talk to these young guys and teach them what I learned as a young guy coming up from Steve Anderson. I just try to instill in them what I learned and how to play football right here.”

What's something people might not know about you? “When I'm away from football, I don't think about it much. I love movies, old movies, new movies. I just saw 'Flight' the other day and Denzel Washington is really good in it. Anything with Denzel in it, I'll watch.”

In 10 years, I'll be ... “Still in the Army for all I know. If I'm not, I plan on moving up in the corporate world or maybe something in sports.”